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US proposes to hike H1-B Visa by over USD 100,000, may make it permanent; how the move could affect Indians

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Aug

World

US proposes to hike H1-B Visa by over USD 100,000, may make it permanent; how the move could affect Indians

Washington: The Trump administration has proposed making a fee of more than USD 100,000 (approximately Rs 95.71 lakh) for new H-1B visas permanent, a move that could sharply increase hiring costs for US employers and have a significant impact on Indian professionals, who account for the largest share of H-1B workers. The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a fee of USD 103,265 for new H-1B visas. The proposal comes after an earlier USD 100,000 fee introduced by President Donald Trump last year was blocked by a federal judge and remains tied up in legal challenges. The new rule…

Ram Dass Quotes: Quote of the day by Ram Dass: “It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed”; What the Harvard psychologist and Neem Karoli Baba follower advises on taking hardships as experiences, not roadblocks

25

Aug

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Ram Dass Quotes: Quote of the day by Ram Dass: “It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed”; What the Harvard psychologist and Neem Karoli Baba follower advises on taking hardships as experiences, not roadblocks

Quote of the day by Ram Dass (Photo: Ram Dass/ @BabaRamDass/ X) Ram Dass was a Harvard psychologist and a psychedelic, born Richard Alpert, before a transformative trip to India led him to his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, and a new path as a spiritual guide. He is also credited with taking his teachings to the West.He often discussed profound ideas in his discourses, and once said that life does not always go as we want it to be, but that is where the magic and wisdom lie: in those unplanned moments and experiences.We set goals, make roadmaps, and then,…

Amid mounting controversy over the rendition of Vande Mataram during Independence Day celebrations, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge remained defiant on its conduct on Tuesday.

25

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Amid mounting controversy over the rendition of Vande Mataram during Independence Day celebrations, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge remained defiant on its conduct on Tuesday.

Amid mounting controversy over the rendition of Vande Mataram during Independence Day celebrations, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge remained defiant on its conduct on Tuesday,even as BJP continued to hit out the party for ‘disrespecting’ the national song. Kharge asserted that he sang the exact same version of the national song that leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel sang.Highlighting his party's legacy, Kharge added that if singing that version constitutes a crime, the government should register an FIR against the late national leaders. The controversy stems from video footage from the Congress headquarters showing…

24

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Mohanlal film’s shoot in Periyar Reserve faces legal hurdle

The Kerala High Court was informed on Monday that permission cannot be granted to shoot a film starring Mohanlal inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, citing judicial and government directives that strictly prohibit commercial filming within national parks, tiger reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries. The submission was made by the reserve's deputy director in response to a petition filed by Malayalam film director Tharun Moorthi, who had sought clearance to shoot scenes for his upcoming movie, 'Athimanoharam'. The petition was prompted by conflicting positions within the forestry administration. While the deputy director maintained that the requested locations at Pamba and Sannidhanam…

‘Iran tried to kill one of my sons’: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu makes shocking ‘Iran tried to kill one of my sons’: I

24

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

‘Iran tried to kill one of my sons’: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu makes shocking ‘Iran tried to kill one of my sons’: I

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (August 24) claimed that Iran tried to assassinate one of his two sons, without offering further details. In a phone interview with Israel's Channel 14, Netanyahu said, "Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons." The claim was made during a discussion about reports that Israel’s domestic security agency, Shin Bet, had declined to provide a security detail for Gadi Eisenkot, the former army chief who is running a close race with Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 elections. Netanyahu backed providing Eisenkot…

Stock below Rs 400 gains in volatile market as company incorporates ‘ShauryAstra’ for advanced defence systems

24

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Stock below Rs 400 gains in volatile market as company incorporates ‘ShauryAstra’ for advanced defence systems

Shares of Hyderabad-based defence electronics company Apollo Micro Systems Limited are trading in the green even in a weak market, after the company announced the incorporation of a new associate entity, ShauryAstra Defence Systems Private Limited. According to information available on the BSE website, Shauryastra Defence Systems Private Limited has been incorporated in India on August 21, 2026, under the Companies Act, 2013. The new company has been set up as a dedicated technology and development entity. Purchases 3,400 equity shares Apollo Micro Systems has purchased 3,400 equity shares of Rs 10 each of this new entity. This investment amounts…

Onion prices surge 59%: Centre ramps up ‘Kanda Express’ supplies to major market to cool rates

24

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Onion prices surge 59%: Centre ramps up ‘Kanda Express’ supplies to major market to cool rates

New Delhi: As retail onion prices surge 59 per cent year-on-year, the Centre has begun transporting bulk onion stocks through dedicated railway rakes – the 'Kanda Express' – from Nashik in Maharashtra to major consumption centres, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday. The move is aimed at boosting supplies and containing the seasonal rise in onion prices. Khare said that the stocks currently being loaded onto these rakes are expected to reach the identified centres by Wednesday. Prices up sharply According to Consumer Ministry data, the all-India average retail price of onion rose 59 per cent year-on-year to…

Vantara and Indonesia launch major wildlife health and conservation partnership

24

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Vantara and Indonesia launch major wildlife health and conservation partnership

Jakarta: Raja Juli Antoni, Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, on Monday announced a major expansion of Indonesia’s wildlife health and in situ conservation efforts at a press conference in Jakarta. The programme is being supported by Vantara, one of the world’s largest wildlife conservation initiatives, founded by Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, in collaboration with PT Fauna Land Group, a renowned wildlife organisation in Indonesia. Antoni said, “Wildlife conservation is ultimately our responsibility, and we must ensure that Indonesia has the facilities, expertise and resources to care for our wildlife wherever they need us. Through…

Sugar prices to cool soon? ISMA says no shortage in India as imports rise and mills prepare to boost output

24

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Sugar prices to cool soon? ISMA says no shortage in India as imports rise and mills prepare to boost output

New Delhi: India's sugar industry has sought to allay concerns over the recent rise in retail sugar prices, saying there is no shortage of the commodity in the country and prices are likely to ease in the coming days. The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA), the apex industry body, attributed the recent price increase to multiple factors, including speculative purchases by traders and bulk consumers, along with lower sugar production due to adverse weather conditions. Addressing a press conference on Monday, ISMA President Niraj Shirgaokar said the industry was not responsible for creating an artificial shortage or pushing up ex-mill…

Should married women avoid keeping Ekadashi fast? Here’s what Hindu scriptures and traditional beliefs actually say |

24

Aug

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Should married women avoid keeping Ekadashi fast? Here’s what Hindu scriptures and traditional beliefs actually say |

Ekadashi is observed twice every lunar month by millions of Hindus as a day of fasting, prayer and devotion to Lord Vishnu. Yet, alongside the tradition of observing the fast, a question has also persisted in some families: should married women, particularly women whose husbands are alive, keep an Ekadashi fast?The belief that married or “suhagin” women should avoid Ekadashi while widows may observe it is heard in some communities. But is there a scriptural basis for this distinction?A look at the traditional account of Ekadashi, along with the views of spiritual teachers, offers a different perspective.The story behind EkadashiAccording…